☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Zadar
Arbanasi-Škola
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Arbanasi-Škola, Zadar
Beach Arbanasi-Škola is located in Zadar (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Arbanasi-Škola · Zadar
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231° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 231°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 07:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.8 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (231° Bearing)
4-Wind Analysis| Adriatic Wind | Cove Shelter Status | Recommendation & Backup Cove |
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Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Lipauska (3.6 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Punta Bajlo (834 m) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Sveti Petar (4.4 km) → |
Arbanasi-Škola is a coastal beach and bay situated in Zadar (Zadar Region). According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR), the sea water quality here is rated as Excellent.
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 231°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 07:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.8 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Zadar (Tankerkomerc) (Marina, capacity: 300 berths).
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Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter
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IZOR FIELD PROFILE · INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY AND FISHERIES
Beach profile and seabed characteristics
Verified field data from the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Split).
Beach terrain type
Predominantly Pebble, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 5MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY · EU DIRECTIVE 2006/7/EC & REGULATION NN 73/08
Laboratory water quality monitoring
Recorded seasonal laboratory tests (10 cycles) — Rating: Excellent.
BAY AMENITIES · INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES
Amenities and facilities on site
Amenities recorded in official beach profile.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arbanasi-Škola
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Arbanasi-Škola (Zadar).
What is the sea water quality rating at Arbanasi-Škola beach in Zadar? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4038), the bathing water quality at Arbanasi-Škola is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-23 07:55:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.8 °C.
Which winds is Arbanasi-Škola bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Arbanasi-Škola faces the open sea at a bearing of 231° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Arbanasi-Škola? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Arbanasi-Škola consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 300 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Arbanasi-Škola? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Arbanasi-Škola located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Arbanasi-Škola is located in Zadar, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.10028° N, 15.24000° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Fontana (369 m), Hotel Kolovare (636 m), Punta Bajlo (834 m).
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Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Arbanasi-Škola. Distances are straight-line measurements.